Overview
Final Proposal Resources | BEAD NEPA Resources
The Broadband Equity Access and Deployment Program (BEAD) Program, funded by the IIJA, is a $42.45 billion federal grant program that aims to connect every American to high-speed internet by funding partnerships to build infrastructure. In June 2023, NTIA announced allocation amounts for all 56 states and territories. States and territories can use their allocated funds for these eligible uses:
- Planning for the deployment of high-speed internet, including conducting research, collecting data, outreach, and training
- Deploying or upgrading internet infrastructure in unserved or underserved areas, or improving service to community anchor institutions
- Installing internet and Wi-Fi service in multi-unit residential buildings
- Internet access, adoption and use programs
- Workforce readiness programs to meet the needs of the infrastructure programs
- Other activities that increase meaningful use of constructed infrastructure, at the discretion of the Assistant Secretary
BEAD Restructuring Policy Notice Released
NTIA has issued a Policy Notice instituting reforms to the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) program.
Performance Measures for BEAD Last Mile Networks Policy Notice and Primer
The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA), as the agency responsible for administering the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program, provides herein additional guidance for BEAD Eligible Entities (States, Territories, and the District of Columbia) and prospective subgrantees on the performance measurement standards related to speed, latency, and reliability of last-mile deployment projects required under the BEAD Program.
Explore more about your state/territory's BEAD progress, including Draft Plans/Proposals, Challenge Process, and Subgrantee Selection Portals
Learn More About CostQuest Licensing
BEAD Program Buy America Waiver Released
NTIA has issued a limited general applicability nonavailability waiver of the Buy America Domestic Content Procurement Preference for BEAD Program recipients.
Programmatic Waiver of Tribal Consent Deadline
Given the accelerated deadlines adopted in the BEAD Restructuring POlicy Notice, this Notice of Programmatic Waiver provides a conditional limited programmatic waiver related to the deadline requirements set for in section IV.B.9.b.15 of the BEAD Program Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO), which requires the submission of Resolution(s) of Consent from the relevant Tribal Government(s) within an Eligible Entity’s Final Proposal.
Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO)
National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Resources and Tools
Final Proposal Resources
BEAD Final Proposal Guidance and Templates
BEAD Final Proposal Funding Request Guidance and Samples
Technical Assistance
Funding Recipients
Program Archive
Press Releases
